Coby Electronics Recalls DVD Batteries

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is an independent federal agency that helps protect the general public from risks associated with consumer products that fall under its jurisdiction. Over the past 30 years, this organization has assisted in reducing the rate of injury and death associated with consumer products and continues to do such on a daily basis. Just today, the CPSC with the support of Coby Electronics has reissued its original recall of rechargeable batteries that are sold with its portable DVD players (TF-DVD 1020 and TF-DVD 8501). The safety concern is that the batteries can overheat, causing a fire hazard to consumers. There have been numerous reports of the battery overheating, 17 of which have resulted in property damage of up to $9,650.

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The batteries were first recalled in October 2008, and again in October 2009, but additional incidents and a low return rate have incited the CPSC and Coby to once again issue the recall. The products are no longer being sold, but if you have a player with these batteries, please immediately stop using it and contact Coby for a free replacement at 866-945-2629 or cobyusa.com.

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